MMA fighters practice techniques sourced from an eclectic array of martial arts from around the world. We’ve counted 13 styles so far. Is your traditional style one of them? Your style may have more in common with MMA than you think! Continue Reading »

Written by Black Belt’s Japan correspondent, this article was one of the first to introduce the Russian grappling art to Americans. Learn about its origins—and find out what happened when a team of Russian sambo stylists battled a bunch of Japanese judoka! Continue Reading »